Acer S7-391-6468 overview

The Aspire S7-391-6468 13.3" Ultrabook Computer from Acer features an aluminum unibody that measures just 0.47" thin and weighs just 2.87 pounds. The 13.3" capacitive touchscreen utilizes the multi-touch gestures integrated in Windows 8 with 10-point touch support. The display is LED-backlit, has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution, supported by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000.

The system is powered by a dual-core Ivy Bridge 1.8GHz Intel Core i5-3337U processor. It also has 4GB of onboard DDR3 RAM, a 128GB solid state drive, a 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also built-in stereo speakers optimized with Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement.

Windows 8 is the installed operating system. Windows 8 replaces the traditional Start menu with a redesigned Start screen. The Start screen features tiles that provide information, such as weather forecasts, sports scores and social network notifications, right in the icons. The tiles also update in real-time so you'll always the get the latest information without having to open the app.

Windows 8 also focuses on cloud storage. You can save your personal preferences to your Microsoft account, which you'll be able to use to sign into another Windows 8 device with all your settings uploaded from the cloud. Also, Windows 8 provides you with the Windows Store for access to thousands of apps. Windows 8 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.

Hardware

Dual-Core Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 Performance

The Aspire S7 houses an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5-3337U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 1.8GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 2.7GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache, 4GB of onboard DDR3 RAM and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, you'll be able to multitask between applications with ease

13.3" Full HD Capacitive Touchscreen

With an emphasis on touch navigation in Windows 8, the Aspire S7 utilizes the multi-touch gestures with its 13.3" capacitive touchscreen. You'll be able to swipe, tap and zoom your way around the Start screen with ease. The display features a 16:9 aspect ratio and has a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution, powered by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port

The Aspire S7 connects to the Internet wirelessly with 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. It also has Bluetooth 4.0 technology so you'll be able to use Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, such as a wireless mouse or keyboard. There are also two USB 3.0 ports if you need a wired connection to a USB-compliant device

Windows 8

The Redesigned Start Screen

Windows 8 introduces the Start screen, which has all the information you need in one place. The traditional Windows desktop screen has been replaced with the Start screen featuring tiles. These tiles are customizable as well as update in real time. News, weather forecasts, sports, contacts, apps and more are available for you to use. It's all right there on the Start screen. If you prefer the traditional Start screen of Windows 7, you have the option to switch to it

Seamless Integration Between Touch, Keyboard & Mouse

Windows 8 supports notebook computers with capacitive touchscreens. Now, you can use your keyboard, mouse or just your fingers. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components. On touch-enabled computers, Windows 8 supports multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom and more

To the Cloud

With Windows 8, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more

Windows Store

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it